Parkinson's Care in Myrtle Creek, OR: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Myrtle Creek, OR: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Douglas County)

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.4% in Douglas County)

740

residents 65 or older (21% of Myrtle Creek)

1

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Myrtle Creek ZIP codes in their service area

192 Myrtle Creek residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 24% in Douglas County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

111 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (15%).

Medicare lists 1 home health agencies serving Myrtle Creek ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Myrtle Creek compared with Douglas County and Oregon

Census figure	Myrtle Creek	Douglas County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	15%	9.4%	9.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	20%	7.7%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	21%	26%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	23%	27%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	5.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,948	$48,307	—

Older residents in towns around Myrtle Creek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Tri-City, OR	2.6 mi	1,123	33%
Winston, OR	9.9 mi	1,382	26%
Green, OR	10 mi	1,660	22%
Roseburg, OR	14 mi	5,163	35%
Roseburg North, OR	17 mi	1,237	22%
Sutherlin, OR	25 mi	2,182	28%

Home health agencies serving Myrtle Creek

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Roseburg, OR	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 440-3052

Nursing homes near Myrtle Creek

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Umpqua Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Roseburg, OR	14 mi	4 of 5	118	(541) 464-7100
Rose Haven Nursing Center	Roseburg, OR	15 mi	4 of 5	193	(541) 672-1631

Straight-line miles from the center of Myrtle Creek. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Myrtle Creek

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $3,746 monthly median income of Myrtle Creek households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Myrtle Creek: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Myrtle Creek?

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $3,746 monthly median income of Myrtle Creek households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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